Osilas Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes primarily in the areas of arts and culture, education, food security, historical preservation, and community development. It provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve these sectors, with a notable emphasis on general operating support for local initiatives. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being and preserving local heritage. It predominantly supports organizations based in Minnesota, indicating a strong focus on regional impact.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based nonprofit (especially arts, culture, historical preservation, or community services) with an established local presence and a pre-existing relationship or introduction into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Located in White Bear Lake or elsewhere in Minnesota and serving local community needs.
- • Work in arts, culture, historical preservation, community foundation activities, food security, or local education.
- • Requests for general operating support, event/campaign sponsorships, or capital/expansion projects.
- • Existing relationships with the foundation, board members, or frequently funded local intermediaries.
Geography
Giving is strongly localized: in the latest year about 93% of dollars went to Minnesota recipients, with only minor out-of-state grants across three other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (41 grants to 38 distinct organizations) spanning arts, history, food security, education, and community foundations, even though a few large local organizations receive sizable shares of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (15 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly declares it only funds pre-selected grantees and no public submission route is visible, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
